Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)

Ingredients

• Plantain

  2 large

  $1.26

• Vegetable oil

  3 tbsp

  $0.14

• Salt

  1/4 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Peel the plantains by slicing off both ends and slitting the peel lengthwise.

2. 2

   Slice the plantains on a diagonal into 1/2-inch thick oval pieces.

3. 3

   Heat the vegetable oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat.

4. 4

   Lay the plantain slices flat in the pan in a single layer without overcrowding.

5. 5

   Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until deeply golden brown and caramelized on the underside.

6. 6

   Flip each slice and fry for another 3 minutes until tender and caramelized throughout.

7. 7

   Transfer to paper towels, sprinkle lightly with sea salt, and serve warm.